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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.49, 9.72 and 5.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.49, 9.72 and 5.15 is: 7.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.49 : 9.72 = 5.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.49/9.72 = 5.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.49x = 9.72 × 5.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.49x = 50.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.06/6.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.71

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